Merchant Noble is out (2/4 chapters for today)
Interruption
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“Come on, come on, it’s time for today’s appearance! Here’s the sharp knife from Laplace!” (Arc)
Arc and the Mikanda merchant group sold weapons like crazy. The reputation that high-quality weapons with excellent sharpness could be bought cheaply quickly spread.
On the first day, a sword that was sold for five silver coins was sold for seven silver coins on the second day, and nine silver coins on the third day. Arc, having lost his voice on the first day, had to step back from selling, but Hangue and the other merchants took turns performing sales pitches and demonstrations. This method of selling seemed rare, and every day, a large number of spectators arrived after hearing the rumors. And eventually, those spectators also bought many products and went home.
On the other hand, it was only natural that the local merchants became wary.
“Hey!” (Merchant Guild Member)
Several men arrived at Warden’s shop, which was crowded with many customers. Their stern faces clearly did not seem friendly.
“Yes, how can I help you?” (Merchant)
“Who is the person in charge of this shop?” (Merchant Guild Member)
“Arc-sama!” (Merchant)
The merchant who responded called out to Arc in the back of the shop.
Arc, who was negotiating a price reduction with an adventurer customer who was interested in a dagger, paused and went out to the shopfront.
“I am the one in charge.” (Arc)
Arc greeted them with a voice that had been completely worn out from the consecutive days of selling.
“I am a member of the Merchant Guild that manages this market.” (Merchant Guild Member)
“Oh, I see.” (Arc)
“This shop has violated the rules. You must vacate the premises immediately.” (Merchant Guild Member)
The merchant guild member showed a written notice. A murmur spread among the gathered customers due to the sudden trouble.
“What rule violation are you talking about? You’ll need to explain it specifically.” (Arc)
Arc responded calmly.
“Excessive solicitation and recruitment are causing trouble for the surrounding shops. Such actions are strictly prohibited.” (Merchant Guild Member)
“However, like this, see?” (Arc)
Arc brought out a permit from the back of the shop. It was a trading permit stamped with the Duke Edel’s seal.
“We have received permission from the Duke.” (Arc)
“That is a permit guaranteeing business across the entire Duchy. If you want to open a shop in this market, you must follow the rules of this market as well.” (Merchant Guild Member)
“Understood. Then, please tell me the rules.” (Arc)
“In the event of a dispute, you must accept mediation from the Merchant Guild. Acts that disturb the harmony among merchants are prohibited. And… ” (Merchant Guild Member)
“Eh?!” (Arc)
Arc dramatically interrupted the man’s explanation and, in a loud voice, spoke to him so that all the gathered customers could hear.
“Isn’t commerce about merchants competing with each other in order to provide better products to customers? What do you mean by actions that disturb the harmony of merchants? Please be specific.” (Arc)
“Th-those are…” (Merchant Guild Member)
The man hesitated.
While he silently pleaded with his eyes, hoping that Arc would understand as someone who was also in business, Arc completely ignored him and continued.
“In other words! Selling good products at cheap prices is considered obstructing other merchants’ sales, is that it?” (Arc)
“… ” (Merchant Guild Member)
The man fell silent. The silence served as proof of affirmation.
“I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. I’m sorry for dragging down business.” (Arc)
“Th-there’s no need to—! The rule violation is a fact! Get out of the market!” (Merchant Guild Member)
The merchant guild member, red-faced, yelled after Arc bowed respectfully. However, it wasn’t the Warden merchants, but the large crowd of customers who had gathered who wouldn’t stay silent.
“That’s not right!” (Customer)
“Your products are of poor quality!” (Customer)
“You should leave!” (Customer)
Before Arc could speak, the customers began to raise their voices.
“Such a good store! We won’t let you do whatever you want!!” (Customer)
“Go away! Go away!” (Customer)
Warden merchants, who had mixed in with the crowd, also began to join the chorus.
“Go~ away! Go~ away! Go~ away!” (Warden Merchant)
The customers’ loud singing echoed, and they ended up driving out the representative of the Merchant Guild.
“Thank you, customers, for your help!” (Arc)
Arc, Hangue, and the other merchants lined up in front of the shop and bowed in gratitude to the customers.
“No, no. You sold high-quality weapons at a price we could afford, so our lives have been gradually improving.” (Adventurer Customer)
“We’ve been helped by your products too.” (Customer)
“Please, continue selling in this market.” (Customer)
The customers spoke one after another.
“Yes, definitely!” (Arc)
Arc and the others thanked them with broad smiles and immediately resumed their business. Having built trust with the customers, business would now become much easier.
Arc made a fist pump in his heart.
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